Gravitational Potential Flashcards
1
Q
Gravitational potential is…
A
The potential energy per unit mass
2
Q
V =
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-GM/r
3
Q
g =
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-change in V/change in r
4
Q
Gradient of a v . r graph
A
g
5
Q
Area under a g . r graph
A
Change in V
6
Q
Escape velocity =
A
Square root(2GM/r)
7
Q
Change in work done =
A
mass x change in gravitational potential
8
Q
Define equipotentials
A
Equipotentials show all points of equal potential in a field and are perpendicular to the field lines
